Friday, September 18th, 2020

 

PWS PrinciPal’s News   We are a community that inspires and develops, engaged, successful learners every chance, every day.   Peter Woodbury School-A Place Where People Care! September 18th, 2020 Dear PWS Families, The school year continues to ramp up at Peter Woodbury School! Students have been busy digging into their new curriculum for the 2020-21 school year. Whether in person or virtually the students have been responding with great efforts in helping to make the first few weeks a success. Mrs. Daley and Mr. Robitaille have been actively visiting all of the classrooms and speaking with the students about some of the changes at PWS and examples of how we can be kind to one another. Students have created a great list of acts of kindness including one kindergartener who taught their class how to give someone a marshmallow hug (air hug)! Even in these uncertain and challenging times a simple gesture of kindness can go a long way and make someone’s day! Feel free to talk with your child(ren) about some of the other interesting and unique ways of being friendly that were generated with their class! School Pictures A reminder that school pictures will be held on Wednesday, 9/23 and Thursday, 9/24. This year all individual photos will be taken outside in the Butterfly Garden under canopies. A link is  included for those who wish to order online rather than use the envelopes.   Remote Student Picture There will be two  photographers for the remote students set up outside in the Butterfly Garden on the same days as the in-school students. However, for remote students, the appointment schedule is as follows: 9/23 and 9/24; from 3:00 to just after 5:00, appointments are five minutes a piece and there are two slots per appointment time. Please use the following link to sign up!   Hybrid Open House/Remote Open House This year's Open House will be virtual and on Thursday, September 24th.  Teachers will be focusing on the following topics: What does in-school learning look like? What does distance learning look like for students?  What does remote learning look like? There will be time for parents to ask questions.   Open House Times:  3:00 Presentations from Administration and Integrated Arts will be sent out. 5:00-5:30-Administration Question/Answer Session-Hybrid 5:30-6:00 Administration Question/Answer Session-Remote  6:00-6:30 Kindergarten 6:30-7:15 Grades 1 and 2 7:15-8:00 Grades 3 and 4 Note: Grade 3 Remote Open House will be from 6:00-6:45   Friday, September 26th 9:00-9:30 Administration Question/Answer Session-Hybrid 9:30-10:00 Administration Question/Answer Session-Remote    Sickness/Quarantine Protocol & Response to School Nurse Please adhere to this FLOWCHART for protocols for sickness/symptoms of COVID-19.    As I mentioned in previous emails, please be prepared for children to be sent home if they are ill or display any symptoms of COVID-19.  We ask that you display kindness, respect and patience with our school nurse during these instances as she is following the protocols given to us by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.   PTG NOTES: SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS: As the district embarks on a very unique school year, the PTG is dedicated to embracing its challenges while continuing to cherish and celebrate past traditions. Due to the uncertainty of this year, the PTG will not be able to host all of its usual events, programs and fundraisers. Although some things may look different this year, the PTG is committed to working directly with the schools to focus on classroom, staff, student and school needs. This year more than ever the PTG will rely on the generosity of our community. To support the PTG you can donate through PayPal by clicking HERE or by check made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford. LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: The schools and the PTG appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to focus on the safety of staff and students while minimizing volunteers in the buildings at this time. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click below or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide. PWS Volunteer Form MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 25TH: You are invited to watch the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Meet the Principals" event on Friday, September 25th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. It will be broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. Please email questions before Sept. 23 for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to: bedfordnhptg@gmail.com. NEW FAMILY WELCOME- If you recently moved to Bedford or are sending your first child to a Bedford School, you’re welcome to attend Bedford School District’s New Family Welcome hosted by the Bedford PTG on Wed., September 30th, from 4-5 p.m., at the Lurgio Middle School outdoor classroom tents. Representatives from each school will be available to answer questions, provide school and town information, share opportunities on how you can be involved, and welcome you into our community. Please RSVP to: thealey1027@gmail.com. BOX TOPS PROGRAM: Put away the scissors! No More Clipping! Box Tops has changed to fit today's families. The Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Visit www.btfe.com to learn more and start earning for our schools.

Have a safe and happy weekend, see you next week! 

Mrs. Cheryl Daley and Mr. Marc Robitaille